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Silas Pifer with his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

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Dressed in his cycling outfit, Silas Wright Pifer poses next to his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

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Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AMQ
Legacy ID
WHi 3252

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